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24/03/2025
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Galway to Dundalk by train

The journey from Galway to Dundalk by train is 185.83 km and takes 5 hrs 4 mins. There are 8 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:25 and the last at 19:20. It is possible to travel from Galway to Dundalk by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 5 hrs 4 mins
Connection per Day 8
First Departure 05:25
Last Departure 19:20
Distance 185.83 km
Departure Galway
Arrival Dundalk
Carriers Irish Rail

Galway to Dundalk Train Times

Departure date
Monday 24 Mar 2025

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The cheapest Galway - Dundalk train tickets can be found for as low as €3.66 if you’re lucky, or €9.60 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €35.39.

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When travelling to Dundalk by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Galway to Dundalk
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Galway to Dundalk CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
13.01kg
Bus
13.94kg
Flight
37.17kg
Car
29.73kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Galway to Dundalk by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Galway and Dundalk are 13.01kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Galway and Dundalk? By taking the train between Galway and Dundalk you will save 24.16kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.93kg compared to a bus and 16.72kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Galway and Dundalk by train?
Galway to Dundalk is 185.83 km.
How long does the train between Galway and Dundalk take?
Galway to Dundalk is on average 5 hrs 4 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hrs 29 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Galway to Dundalk?
Galway to Dundalk has 8 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Galway to Dundalk leave?
The earliest train from Galway to Dundalk departs at 05:25. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Galway to Dundalk depart?
The latest train from Galway to Dundalk departs at 19:20. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Galway to Dundalk by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Galway and Dundalk is 4 hrs 29 mins.
Is there a direct train from Galway to Dundalk?
Yes, there is a direct train between Galway and Dundalk.
What are the CO2 emissions for Galway to Dundalk by train?
The train journey from Galway to Dundalk creates 13.01kg of CO2 emissions.

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